Olive knows that we saw a huge toad right here after the rain on Wednesday night. She will obsessively look for it for about a week.

My native Lantana is in full bloom. I wish the colors were more contrasting.

Tievine

Skeletor is here to visit.

Lindheimer's Senna

Mr. Vinny follows the others around, but I don't think he has a clue, or even cares, what's going on.

This is my little yucca patch in the Wildzone.

the tribe

bulbane

Leaf cutter bees are getting leave pieces for their nests. This is my nearly wild rose. It happens every year, but doesn't seem to cause any lasting damage. Besides, I am a pro-bee advesary.

Mexican Sage

Wolfman!!!